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Campbell: Consumers Reluctant to Spend More Than 20 Minutes Cooking
Campbell: Consumers Reluctant to Spend More Than 20 Minutes Cooking
March 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers seek to save on both money and time, prepared meals are gaining ground. Campbell Soup Company, parent of its self-titled brand as well...

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HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
March 08, 2023  |  Retail

Meal kit providers are finding that many consumers prefer speedy convenience to cooking from scratch. Berlin-based multinational meal kit company HelloFresh said on a call...

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Grocers’ Most Loyal Customers Are Those Who Engage Digitally
Grocers’ Most Loyal Customers Are Those Who Engage Digitally
March 07, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As grocers look to maintain customer loyalty amid inflation, PYMNTS research reveals digital is key. The Context Digital channels are key to grocers’ ability to...

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Grocers Woo Persuadable Customers With Private-Label Deals
Grocers Woo Persuadable Customers With Private-Label Deals
March 07, 2023  |  Retail

As grocers seek higher margins and more shopper loyalty, many are turning to private label. PYMNTS research reveals that, while many shoppers have already switched...

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Kroger Expands Home Chef as Consumers Cut Restaurant Spending
Kroger Expands Home Chef as Consumers Cut Restaurant Spending
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger is growing its prepared food capabilities to meet consumers’ inflation-related demand for cheaper meals. The U.S. grocer’s meal kit and heat-and-eat meal subsidiary, Home...

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Grocers Continue to Lag Way Behind Restaurants in Digital Adoption
Grocers Continue to Lag Way Behind Restaurants in Digital Adoption
March 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Grocers’ digital investments have not been enough to catch up to restaurants, PYMNTS research shows. The Context Grocers have been working hard to drive digital...

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Instacart to Add Chatbot as Grocers Push Boundaries on Digital Content
Instacart to Add Chatbot as Grocers Push Boundaries on Digital Content
March 02, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, Instacart taps AI as supermarkets test shoppable content and new formats. OpenAI, creator of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, announced Wednesday...

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Kroger Gains Share From Restaurants as Consumers Rethink Food Spending
Kroger Gains Share From Restaurants as Consumers Rethink Food Spending
March 02, 2023  |  Earnings

Kroger is leveraging consumers’ inflation anxieties to capture spending that would otherwise go to restaurants. The nation’s leading pure-play grocer said on a call with...

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Only 1 in 3 Grocers Are Upgrading Their Loyalty Programs
Only 1 in 3 Grocers Are Upgrading Their Loyalty Programs
February 16, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

PYMNTS data shows most grocers are missing the opportunity to secure shoppers’ loyalty with rewards. The Context Now, with sky-high food inflation and a prevailing...

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